# Hatch mounting bolts and screws - what are people using?
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828
**Category:** Foils & Boards
**Created:** [June 29, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828 "2019-06-29T07:04:12Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@RamsUK](https://foil.zone/u/RamsUK)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/1 "2019-06-29T07:04:12Z")
What hatch mounting bolts and screws are people using? I have been advised to use windsurf strap mounts
At the moment I can’t decide whether to use my boat hatch or make my own hatch cover out of clear polycarbonate. I did by some vinyl bolts and screws but not sure they will be up to the task
Any advice would be great
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### Author:  [@FoilSurfer](https://foil.zone/u/FoilSurfer)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 7:20am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/2 "2019-06-29T07:20:21Z")
nylon Stainless m5 inserts in epoxy work great with a stiff seal ledge spaced every 6" or so, just never over-tighten or if you feel weary try brass inserts you can use your own nylon to surround the brass and sink it into epoxy. I use both and prefer the nylon and just take care to not strip and if it were to happen you can just drill out and re plug. I wouldn’t recommend a plexi plate as its heavy flexible and slippery, if its wet inside you can tell with a simple flood alarm and set up properly you can handle a complete flood. Always be ready to flood everywhere and just never let it happen.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/3 "2019-06-29T08:15:49Z")
Did you glass anything into the board so that they screw into?
I used countersunk marine self tapping 4.8mm. They screw into single chinook inserts.
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### Author:  [@RamsUK](https://foil.zone/u/RamsUK)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 8:19am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/4 "2019-06-29T08:19:07Z")
Hi Jezza
Not yet, that’s the next task.
When you say a single chinook insert what is that?
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/5 "2019-06-29T08:21:48Z")
I used the single ones [CHINOOK TACO FOOTSTRAP - TusTablas.com](https://www.tustablas.com/es/windsurf/accesorios/footstraps-y-pads-taco-footstrap-p-1774.html?search_query=chinook&results=22)
This was the cheapest I could find them in Europe. In the UK they are very expensive.
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### Author:  [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 10:46am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/6 "2019-06-29T10:46:58Z")
> [@FoilSurfer](#):
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> I wouldn’t recommend a plexi plate as its heavy flexible and slippery
You might get the best of all worlds (battery visibility + water presence + non slippery +) by combining it with the RSPro Traction [https://waal.co/](https://waal.co/) crystal clear pads used by @Dude and @Mat. They are in V2.0 now.
[Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?&q=RSPRO+Hexa+traction)
[Search results for 'waal' - FOIL.zone](https://efoil.builders/search?q=waal)
They are developped in Barcelona (bit far from Hawaï though) and exist in mini packs (30€ for 10 pieces)
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### Author:  [@Mat](https://foil.zone/u/Mat)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/7 "2019-06-29T21:51:31Z")
feedback on the traction pads: they look great, and works well with booties, but not so good barefoot and they scratch your knees…
I used them on the electric foil and I’ll keep them there, but I’ll remove the ones I have on my surf-foil… I’ll replace with just wax or regular pads…
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### Author:  [@FoilSurfer](https://foil.zone/u/FoilSurfer)
#### Post date: [June 29, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/8 "2019-06-29T22:43:49Z")
Entirely valid Mat yeah I use those on a board for just foil and I always wax them. Pad is best from FCS the roll may micro dot. I just think with plexi you take away from structure and risk leaks unless you just use it for a window not your standing area.
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### Author:  [@RamsUK](https://foil.zone/u/RamsUK)
#### Post date: [July 1, 2019, 8:56am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/9 "2019-07-01T08:56:48Z")
Thanks Jez,
So are these are self tapping?
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [July 1, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/10 "2019-07-01T16:20:59Z")
Yeah, I drilled a pilot hole and then they are self tapping.
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### Author:  [@hgurdus](https://foil.zone/u/hgurdus)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hatch-mounting-bolts-and-screws-what-are-people-using/4828/11 "2023-12-20T12:40:07Z")
Did you fiberglass over the inserts and drill the fiberglass off of them? Or did you just remove the glass and only use the foam for strength.